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SSASAS: Physiology II

Friday, July 16, 2021

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Location: Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), Ballroom D/E

Chair(s)

Vitor Rodrigues Gomes Mercadante, DVM, MS, PhD

Assistant professor and extension specialist
Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA; Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
Blacksburg, Virginia

Presentations:

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST

Evaluation of Prenatal Transportation Stress on the Number of Pituitary Corticotrophs in Mature Brahman Cows
Author: Victoria Kamilar – Texas A&M Universty
Presenting Author: Sarah West, MA – Texas A&M University
Author: Brittni P. Littlejohn – University of Arkansas
Author: Charles R. Long, Ph.D. – Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Overton
Author: David G. Riley, PhD – Texas A&M University
Author: Penny K. Riggs, Ph.D – Texas A&M University
Author: Ron D. Randel, Ph.D. – Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Overton
Author: Thomas H. Welsh, Jr. – Texas A&M University; Texas A&M AgriLife Research, College Station
Author: Rodolfo C. Cardoso, D.V.M., Ph.D. – Texas A&M University
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM EST

The Effect of Melatonin Supplementation on Dam Milking Traits and Calf Performance in Beef Cattle
Presenting Author: Dana S. Reid – Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Mississippi State University
Author: Tom W. Geary, n/a – USDA-ARS Fort Keogh
Author: Abigail L. Zezeski – USDA-ARS Fort Keogh
Author: M. Susan Reil – USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
Author: Richard C. Waterman – USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
Author: Derris D. Burnett – Mississippi State University
Author: Caleb O. Lemley, PhD – Mississippi State University
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM EST

Melatonin-induced Changes in the Bovine Vaginal Microbiota During Maternal Nutrient Restriction in Brangus Heifers
Presenting Author: Riley D. Messman, MS – Mississippi State University
Author: Caleb O. Lemley, PhD – Mississippi State University
Author: Zully E. Contreras-Correa, PhD – Mississippi State University/ Animal and Dairy Sciences
Author: Henry A. Paz, PhD – Mississippi State University
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM EST

Setting the Cycle for Reproductive Success with a Presynchronization Program in Postpartum Beef Cows
Presenting Author: Macy M. Massengill – North Carolina State University
Author: Thiago V. Silva – North Carolina State University
Author: Daniel H. Poole – North Carolina State University
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST

Effects of Melatonin Supplementation During Mid- to Late-gestation Nutrient Restriction on Maternal and Fetal Amino Acid Concentrations
Presenting Author: Rebecca M. Swanson, MS – Mississippi State University
Author: Zully E. Contreras-Correa, PhD – Mississippi State University/ Animal and Dairy Sciences
Author: Thu Dinh, PhD – Animal and Dairy Sciences Department Mississippi State University
Author: Heath H. King, DVM – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Author: Darcie R. Sidelinger, DVM – Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Author: Derris D. Burnett – Mississippi State University
Author: Caleb O. Lemley, PhD – Mississippi State University
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Genomic Effects of Arginine on Cell Behavior of Conceptus Trophectoderm in Ungulates
Presenting Author: Sudikshya Paudel, MS – Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University
Author: Hongyao Yu – Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Author: Tianyuan Wang – Integrative Bioinformatics Support Group, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Author: Fuller W. Bazer – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
Author: Guoyao Wu, n/a – Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
Author: Robert Burghardt – Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, Texas A&M University
Author: Guang Hu – Epigenetics and Stem Cell Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Author: Xiaoqiu Wang, n/a – Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM EST

Changes in Metabolite and Protein Expression Profiles of Atypical Dark-cutting and Normal-ph Beef
Presenting Author: Frank Kiyimba, Ms – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Author: Steven Hartson – Oklahoma State University
Author: Janet Rogers – Oklahoma State university
Author: Gretchen G. Mafi – Oklahoma State University
Author: Ranjith Ramanthan – Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM EST

Effects of Exogenous Glucocorticoid Administration on Appetitic Center Brain Development in Dairy Bull Calves
Presenting Author: Keelee J. McCarty, PhD – Clemson University
Author: Nathan Long, Ph.D. – Clemson University